True Grit Podcast

Teacher-turned-trainer Heather Anderson shares how she went from public school English to holistic fitness, why “pink baby weights” won’t change your body, and how strength training supports women—especially 40+—through perimenopause and beyond. We talk orthorexia recovery, the limits of cardio classes, HRT + lifestyle, finding a practitioner who listens, and building real confidence by getting st...

In this solo episode of True Grit , host Kalish Morrow breaks down the misunderstood macronutrient that fuels everything from your metabolism and muscle to your mindset: protein . Forget the fad diets, bogus skinny supplements, and confusing science talk—Kalish keeps it real and practical, explaining why most people think they’re eating enough protein but aren’t even close. She dives into: How pro...

What does it really take to earn your wings, lead under pressure, and stay grounded through war, marriage, and life after service? In this episode of True Grit , I sit down with my husband — Doug “NeSTR” Morrow , Naval Academy graduate, F/A-18F Super Hornet Weapons System Officer, and Top Gun-trained instructor — for an unfiltered look at discipline, humility, and building a legacy that lasts beyo...

What if getting older didn’t mean falling apart? In this first full episode of True Grit, Kalish lays out the heart of her coaching philosophy: muscle is the fountain of youth, the pain relief you’ve been begging for, and the answer to a slowing metabolism. She shares how lifting changed everything in her own health story and why your mindset is the missing link in lasting transformation. It’s tim...

In the debut episode, Kalish Morrow shares how True Grit was born—from her personal battles with autoimmune diseases and cancer to her transformation into a coach driven to help others live with strength, purpose, and authenticity. She reflects on the lessons learned through failure, resilience, and reinvention—from the campaign trail to the gym—and how those experiences shaped her mission to help...